The Alehouse Columbia

4.4

1303 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 14 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for craft beers
Good for groups

Join us for dinner, then stay for drinks and live entertainment in our indoor bars or on our spacious back patio. Watch your favorite teams on our 50+ big screens, host a party in one of our private rooms or just relax with a cocktail under the stars. At The Ale House Columbia, you'll find great food, expertly-crafted drinks and Howard County's best nightlife.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Gastro Pub, Burgers
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(443) 546-3640
Website
http://thealehousecolumbia.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
6480 Dobbin Center Way, Columbia, MD 21045
Area
Columbia
Cross Street
Interstate 175
Parking details
We offer complimentary valet parking every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday after 5pm.
Entertainment
Live music every Friday night in the bar after 9pm.
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Chef's Mussels of the Day
- Market
HummusUS$8.99
Topped with roasted red peppers and olive oil. Served with pita bread and carrots
Tostada NachosUS$11.99
Individual tostada rounds, grilled chicken, black beans, red onions, tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, jalapenos, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa
Whiskey Battered Onion RingsUS$6.99
Served with Ale House Sauce
Baked Soft PretzelUS$10.99
Two hearth-baked salted pretzels served with Oliver Brewing Company Beer Cheese Sauce and tangy beer mustard
Pickle FriesUS$8.99
Coated in masa, fried crispy, and dusted with Old Bay Seasoning. Served with roasted garlic aioli on the side
Thai ShrimpUS$13.99
Lightly battered and fried, tossed in spicy Thai chili sauce
Fried Brussel SproutsUS$9.99
Topped with our chipotle remoulade
Pimento Crab DipUS$13.99
Served with a warm baguette
Tex Mex RollsUS$9.99
Spiced chicken, cheddar cheese, roasted corn, black beans, peppers, onions and tomatoes. Served with avocado cream sauce and salsa
Tuna PokeUS$12.99
Topped with soy vinaigrette and served with wonton chips, seaweed salad, avocado, and rice
WingsUS$12.99
Served with blue cheese dressing and celery sticks. Choice of buffalo, honey sriracha, barbecue, or Old Bay Seasoning
Onion Ale SoupUS$6.99
Onions stewed in 3 Lions English Brown Ale and sherry demi broth v served with a sourdough crouton, melted Swiss cheese, and crispy onion straws
Sweet Potato Waffle FriesUS$6.99
Served with chipotle barbecue sauce and ranch dressing
SlidersUS$12.99
Three beef patties topped with Cheddar cheese, Ale House Sauce, and crispy onion straws
Crispy Artichoke HeartsUS$6.99
Served with horseradish-ranch and marinara

Flatbreads

Fresh dough made in-house daily. Hearth-baked favorites with delicious toppings for one or more to share!

Buffalo ChickenUS$13.99
Grilled chicken, honey-chipotle buffalo sauce, blue cheese, mozzarella, and garlic oil
MargheritaUS$13.99
Fresh sliced tomatoes, garlic oil, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil
Mediterranean Vegetable PestoUS$13.99
Sun-dried tomatoes, grape tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, roasted red peppers, and black olives
Pepperoni & PeppersUS$13.99
Cherry peppers, chorizo, mozzarella, garlic, and olive oil
JambalayaUS$14.99
Andouille sausage, shrimp, Cheddar, red pepper, onions, parmesan cheese, and lobster butter

Mac-N-Cheese

Mac-N-CheeseUS$9.00
A generous portion of cavatappi pasta tossed with bechamel cheese sauce and topped your way

Mac-N-Cheese Add Ons

CarnitasUS$4.00
Crispy BaconUS$3.00
Roasted MushroomUS$2.00
Buffalo ChickenUS$3.00
Jumbo Lump Crab MeatUS$8.00
Roasted JalapenoUS$2.00
Andouille SausageUS$3.00
ChorizoUS$3.00
All inUS$25.00
Perfect to share! Double order of pasta topped with all toppings included

Tacos

All tacos are made with corn tortillas and served with pickled red onions

Blackened MahiUS$12.99
Mahi served with spicy slaw, chipotle remoulade, salsa verde, and rice
Korean BeefUS$14.99
Ribeye beef, Korean barbecue marinade, cabbage, pickled vegetables, and garlic-chili aioli
Tequila Lime ChickenUS$12.99
Marinated chicken, lettuce, and pico de gallo
Chipotle ShrimpUS$13.99
Ancho chili shrimp, mango slaw, avocado, and cilantro cremé

Handhelds

All handhelds served with fries and a pickle spear. You can substitute tater tots or sweet potato fries for $1.99

CubanUS$14.99
Slow roasted pork, smoked ham, pickles, Swiss cheese, and beer mustard mayo served on a hoagie roll and flattened under a hot skillet
Caprese ChickenUS$13.99
Chicken, balsamic reduction, grape tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella served on a telera roll
Korean Fried ChickenUS$13.99
Tossed in spicy gochujang chile sauce with pickled vegetables and toasted pretzel roll
Garlic Grilled SteakUS$15.99
Steak topped with caramelized onions, arugula, sriracha-mayo, and served on grilled cheesy-garlic bread
Grilled Salmon BLTUS$15.99
Salmon filet topped with crispy bacon, herb mayonnaise, spring mix, and sliced tomato on multi-grain bread
Chicken Avocado ClubUS$14.99
Chicken, tomato, lettuce, crispy bacon, aioli, and Swiss cheese served on grilled sourdough bread
French DipUS$15.99
A half-pound of thinly shaved prime rib topped with melted Swiss cheese served on a hoagie roll with tiger sauce; au jus on the side
Veggie GyroUS$12.99
Hummus spread, shredded lettuce, cucumber, radish, tomato, shaved red onions, avocado, feta, and light vinaigrette on pita bread. Served with street corn salad in place of fries

Salads

ChoppedUS$14.99
House greens topped with diced grilled chicken, crispy bacon, avocado, roasted corn, diced tomatoes, crunchy tortilla squares, blue cheese, scallions, and tossed in a citrus-lime vinaigrette
Mango & Shrimp CobbUS$15.99
Grilled shrimp, cotija cheese, bacon, avocado, egg, tomatoes, and mango salsa served over chopped lettuce with coconut-key lime dressing
Oak-Barrel Sirloin SteakUS$18.99
Signature sirloin served over mixed greens with candied pecans, mushrooms, red onions, tomatoes, and feta cheese with balsamic glaze and horseradish dressing
Crispy ChickenUS$14.99
Crispy chicken served over house greens with crispy bacon, avocado, Cheddar cheese, tomatoes, hard-boiled egg, and pretzel croutons tossed in a honey mustard dressing
Tuna PokeUS$18.99
Sushi grade yellowfin served over spring mix with chilled rice, seaweed salad, crispy rice noodles, cucumbers, jalapeños, and shredded carrots. Tossed in Thai chili sauce, toasted sesame seeds, and sambal-soy vinaigrette
CaesarUS$9.99
Romaine hearts topped with parmesan cheese, diced tomatoes, and pretzel croutons; tossed with Caesar dressing

Customize Your Salad!

ChickenUS$6.00
SteakUS$7.00
Grilled ShrimpUS$7.00
Grilled SalmonUS$7.00

Burgers

All burger patties are handmade daily and served with fries and a pickle spear. You can substitute tater tots or sweet potato fries for $1.99

Ale HouseUS$14.99
Our signature burger topped with crispy bacon, marmalade onions, blue cheese, and horseradish aioli. Served on a brioche bun
Stuffed ChorizoUS$14.99
A 10oz beef and chorizo patty stuffed with cotija cheese served over shredded lettuce on a pretzel bun and topped with grilled pineapple and salsa roja
Classic Bacon CheeseUS$12.99
Our twist on the classic with crisp bacon, American cheese, and Ale House Sauce served on a brioche bun
The DoubleUS$14.99
Two 6oz beef patties, lettuce, tomato, American cheese, and Ale House Sauce served on a brioche bun
Jerk ChickenUS$12.99
Ground chicken patty seasoned with Jerk spices topped with mango slaw and pineapple-mango salsa; served on a brioche bun
Bahn MIUS$13.99
Seasoned ground pork patty topped with mango slaw, sriracha mayo, and pickled veggies; served on a pretzel bun
Fried EggUS$13.99
Our signature burger topped with crisp bacon, American cheese, and Ale House Sauce with a fried egg on top served on a brioche bun

Entrees

Fish-N-ChipsUS$15.99
Fried fresh haddock served with house tartar sauce on a bed of crispy hot fries
Blackened Chicken PastaUS$16.99
Blackened chicken breast tossed with cavatappi pasta, Cajun cream sauce, andouille sausage, roasted red peppers, and spinach
Caprese ChickenUS$17.99
Grilled chicken topped with sauteed asparagus, grape tomatoes, and melted fresh mozzarella served with a balsamic reduction
Blackened Steak & BroccoliUS$19.99
New York strip steak served sizzling and topped with caramelized peppers and onions with ancho-chili butter
Cajun Shrimp & EggplantUS$16.99
Seasoned shrimp and crispy panko-breaded eggplant served over jambalaya rice and topped with spicy black pepper sauce

Sides

Street Corn SaladUS$4.00
Garlic Mashed PotatoesUS$4.00
Roasted Bacon Brussel SproutsUS$5.00
French FriesUS$4.00
Tater Tots / Sweet Potato FriesUS$5.00
Seasonal VegetablesUS$4.00

Mon

All Day

Build Your Own Burger

Tue

4 PM - Close. Trivia At 7:30 PM

Taco & Tequila Night
Build Your Own Margaritas

Wed

All Day Flatbreads $10

Half Price Bottles of Wine and Select Large Format Beers

Thu

3 PM - Close. Tap Takeover

Brewery Giveaways

Sat / Sun

10-3 PM

Bottomless Brunch

Happy Hour

3-7 PM Mon - Fri. Late night happy hour: 10 PM - Close every day. All 16 oz drafts $4

Domestic bottleUS$3.00
Budweiser, Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light
Oliver Brewing CO. BeersUS$4.00
16 oz only
House Wine / Rail LiquorUS$5.00
Craft CocktailsUS$6.00

What 1,303 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Baltimore Suburbs
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Alehouse Columbia offers consistently good food with "great outdoor seating" and a variety of options. It's a favorite spot for brunch, lunch, and dinner, with the added perk of taking reservations. While some patrons note noise and service issues, others praise "great food and the best and friendliest staff."

1,303 Reviews

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Genny
Baltimore
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Making advance reservations worked great and front staff sat us right away. Our waitress was exceptional, knew the menu, hospitable and helpful throughout. Drink and rest of the group's food was tasty. I selected the Mediterranean chicken bowl and chicken and chickpeas were over cooked and tasteless. I recalled in the past that this dish delicious so was very disappointed with this go around. The HH drink and appetizer special are good price for what you get. We will come back, but I will be more discerning with what entree I select.
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Winifred
VIP
Washington DC
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Love the drink selection! Food was very good! Hot Chicken Old Bay sandwich could have used more Old Bay! Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup was awesome! Chicken Pasta dish was exceptional. It was nice to find a Corn Dog on the kids menu!! It was very busy, so I cut him some slack, but our waiter was not very attentive! Forgot to bring my drink order!!
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Earl
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience as always. My wife thoroughly enjoyed her birthday celebration at this establishment. We frequent the Alehouse quite a bit and always pleased with service.
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Laura
VIP
Philadelphia
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 17 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our meeting with friends from Virginia went very well. We enjoyed our two-hour lunch. The food was great, the atmosphere was relaxed, and the service was superb. Abby was fabulous. Thanks for a great experience. We will be back for our next semi-annual lunch. Laura Thompson
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Robert
VIP
Baltimore
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 6 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
lots of laughter made it really enjoyable! food was basic and good.
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Lina
Charleston
9 reviews
1.0
9 reviews
Dined on 13 September 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
First time dinner at this place on a Friday night and never coming back. Service: waiter took the order and never came back to check if we needed anything. Our food came out late, all at once and cold. Yes—the round of appetizer and entrees were brought out all together. When I asked why we are getting everything at once, the female staff member stated that “this is how the order came out on the ticket”. When I said that we would rather have our staters first, she said that this was not her fault, this was the waiter’s fault, and that she can’t take them back. When I asked again if we can have appetizers first, she said: “Do you want your food or not?”. She was VERY rude and vocal. I asked “What’s with the attitude?”, she responded: “I am not the one with the attitude here”. It is worth to note that this dialogue took place in front of my 6 yo son, who then asked me if we did something wrong and why “this girl was so angry?”. The waiter came up to us later and appeared apologetic. He said she was stressed out because she had a tough party going on inside…One more thing worth mentioning is that while my family was sitting there waiting for food, several times the staff would bring out customers’ orders and would have quite obvious difficulties figuring out which table it was for. “We did not order this” and “This is not our food” was an ongoing theme in the background. To my eye they did not look busy (yes, it was Friday night around 19:00, with many tables unoccupied both inside and outdoors). Food: my All Burger tasted like nothing. Had no flavor at all. It was grossly undercooked and was topped off with over fried onion rings. There was so much mayo, that the bottom half of the bun turned to mush. Our appetizers, including tuna tacos and meatballs were also devoid of flavor. To be fair, my wife enjoyed her shrimp and orzo. Bottom line: I was a full time waiter for years, and even in my darkest moments I would never whale out on a customer. Denis Kotsoev
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wilfred
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was immensely obliging. Selection and meals very satisfying to our entire group of 8 people. Hope to go there again.
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Marcia
Baltimore
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 13 August 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
We went to Alehouse Columbia because we hadn't been there in quite awhile. We got reminded as to why that was. The food was just not good. We got the spinach & artichoke dip and it was pretty bland. The tortilla chips with which it was served were stale & too thin to support the dip. We also got the devilled eggs and the tostada nachos. The devilled eggs were just weird. The menu said the devilled eggs had bacon jam and green onions on them. When they arrived, they had bits of bacon, a bit of onion, and huge dollops of red goopy sauce. I only ate 1 of them and they just tasted odd; I've never had tomato-ey anything added to a devilled egg before. My hubby said he thought they were trying to make some kind of BLT devilled egg or something and it just didn't work out well. The last time we had gotten the tostada nachos, they were pretty good. Not so this time. The same thin, little, stale corn chips were used. Previously, they had used tostada shells cut in fourths which were a bit thicker and sturdier. The thin corn tortilla chips could not support the weight of all the toppings and were soggy under the black beans, cheese, and caramelized onions. There was supposed to be chicken on there too, but dang if I could find it. We cut our losses with the appetizers and finished our dinner elsewhere. We are not likely to return.
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Mr and Mrs
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ale House was wonderful as always - great food and the best and friendliest staff. Keep up the excellence!
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Tasha
VIP
Baltimore
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on 27 July 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a quick chill experience - took my kids and they enjoyed as well.
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FAQs

The Alehouse Columbia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (443) 546-3640.

The Alehouse Columbia is rated 4.4 stars by 1303 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

6480 Dobbin Center Way, Columbia, MD 21045

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Interstate 175
Area
Columbia
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Gastro Pub, Burgers
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We offer complimentary valet parking every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday after 5pm.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Live music every Friday night in the bar after 9pm.
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://thealehousecolumbia.com/
Phone number
(443) 546-3640

Featured in

100 Baltimore / Maryland Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

The Alehouse Columbia

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

100 Baltimore / Maryland Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Starters

Chef's Mussels of the Day

HummusUS$8.99

Tostada NachosUS$11.99

Whiskey Battered Onion RingsUS$6.99

Baked Soft PretzelUS$10.99

Pickle FriesUS$8.99

Thai ShrimpUS$13.99

Fried Brussel SproutsUS$9.99

Pimento Crab DipUS$13.99

Tex Mex RollsUS$9.99

Tuna PokeUS$12.99

WingsUS$12.99

Onion Ale SoupUS$6.99

Sweet Potato Waffle FriesUS$6.99

SlidersUS$12.99

Crispy Artichoke HeartsUS$6.99

Flatbreads

Buffalo ChickenUS$13.99

MargheritaUS$13.99

Mediterranean Vegetable PestoUS$13.99

Pepperoni & PeppersUS$13.99

JambalayaUS$14.99

Mac-N-Cheese

Mac-N-CheeseUS$9.00

Mac-N-Cheese Add Ons

CarnitasUS$4.00

Crispy BaconUS$3.00

Roasted MushroomUS$2.00

Buffalo ChickenUS$3.00

Jumbo Lump Crab MeatUS$8.00

Roasted JalapenoUS$2.00

Andouille SausageUS$3.00

ChorizoUS$3.00

All inUS$25.00

Tacos

Blackened MahiUS$12.99

Korean BeefUS$14.99

Tequila Lime ChickenUS$12.99

Chipotle ShrimpUS$13.99

Handhelds

CubanUS$14.99

Caprese ChickenUS$13.99

Korean Fried ChickenUS$13.99

Garlic Grilled SteakUS$15.99

Grilled Salmon BLTUS$15.99

Chicken Avocado ClubUS$14.99

French DipUS$15.99

Veggie GyroUS$12.99

Salads

ChoppedUS$14.99

Mango & Shrimp CobbUS$15.99

Oak-Barrel Sirloin SteakUS$18.99

Crispy ChickenUS$14.99

Tuna PokeUS$18.99

CaesarUS$9.99

Customize Your Salad!

ChickenUS$6.00

SteakUS$7.00

Grilled ShrimpUS$7.00

Grilled SalmonUS$7.00

Burgers

Ale HouseUS$14.99

Stuffed ChorizoUS$14.99

Classic Bacon CheeseUS$12.99

The DoubleUS$14.99

Jerk ChickenUS$12.99

Bahn MIUS$13.99

Fried EggUS$13.99

Entrees

Fish-N-ChipsUS$15.99

Blackened Chicken PastaUS$16.99

Caprese ChickenUS$17.99

Blackened Steak & BroccoliUS$19.99